The tactic has been used regularly in the 2016 election and by those covering the Trump administration when they have important information or breaking news to release.

Hannity has made his pro-Trump views very clear leading up to the election and has been a valuable spokesperson for the administration, regularly meeting with interviewing and having dinner with President Donald Trump.

Hannity has also teased big exclusive stories in the past, with limited payoff. The tweet could relate to dozens of items currently swirling around the administration — and they were plenty of theories online:

I love this tweet every time…. I know something great is about to happen !